I love what I do! Let me help you here in Vinton in the Roanoke, VA area.
I was uncomfortable in my body, never able to sit or stand still for any length of time without feeling the need to move or stretch. Over the years, I had broken several bones, sliced two tendons in my foot, and ended up with a persistent twist in my pelvis. Everything changed when I started working with a Pilates trainer in Del Mar, CA. Through Pilates, I have learned so much about body awareness and movement by understanding how my own body works, heals, and stays healthy. Each person is unique, but the principles of movement remain consistent. For every movement, it is important to understand the fundamentals: which muscles stabilize and which mobilize your bones. As a dedicated Pilates trainer in Roanoke, VA, Rachel ensures that every client learns to connect with their body and develop control over their movements. She is an active and attentive instructor, always observing and correcting everyone in her class for proper, controlled movements. Little corrections make the biggest difference when exercises are performed. When we are conscious of the way we move and how we hold ourselves, our posture improves, which can help alleviate pain and discomfort in daily life.
I love what I do! Let me help you here in Vinton in the Roanoke, VA area.
A beautifully refined flowing timeline showcasing all major milestones from 1984 to 2025..
AFAA aerobic training certified in Buffalo, NY & taught macrobiotic cooking classes
Instructed aerobics, taught macrobiotic cooking & nutritional counseling in New Zealand
IDEA/ACE certified as an aerobic trainer in Toronto, Canada
Entered massage school & received HHP (Holistic Health Practitioner) from IPSB in San Diego, CA
Discovered Pilates at JL Body Conditioning with Julian Littleford, 9-10 months later teaching under his tutelage.
Opened her first home Pilates studio & began to study at On Center Conditioning (later becoming BASI) with Rael Isacowitz. She attended several workshops with Moria Stott in LA. During which time, she went to England to visit the Alan Herdman Studio. She also went to several other prominent studios while in England.
Moved to Toronto, Canada for 4 months to attend the Stott Pilates Master Training course where she obtained a certification as an advanced Stott Pilates Instructor on the mat and all equipment.
Received a certification as a Stott Certified Instructor Trainer.
Opened a Pilates Studio & Stott Instructor Training center in Leucadia, CA
ACE certified personal trainer
Received Level I Gyrotonic tower training at San Francisco Gyrotonic with Debra Rose
Received Level II Gyrotonic tower training with Lisa Marie Goodwin Rice
Pfilates certified (Pilates for pelvic floor strengthening)
Align Barre certified & began Stott Stability Barre training
Entered Pilates Therapeutics™ Scoliosis Master Specialization Program taught by Suzanne Martin, DPT
Learned Melt immersion with Sue Hitzmann, Creator of MELT Method®
Melt Method Hand and Foot Instructor certified
Relocated to the Roanoke Valley area in Roanoke, VA opening a small personalized studio in the town of Vinton, VA